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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

RC Sailing :- " Sea Rover "

" Sea Rover " - Model of the "Sea Queen" which was the 1961 Off shore Power Boat race winner. - Listen to full narration from Buxton Model Boat Club member Dave Cole.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

RC Sailing - " PIPER 2 " Car Ferry / Landing Craft

Piper2 is another free lance design from Buxton Model Club Member Dean Ratcliffe. Piper2 is a Car Ferry /Landing Craft.
Audio commentary from Dean.

More photos in Model Boats Website - https://model-boats.com/
- "Boat Clubs & Lakes" - "Buxton Model Boat Club"

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Martin555Fleet Admiral7 years ago
I would liked to have seen the Bow door in action, But again very nice from Dean.
Well done.

Martin555.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

RC Sailing - Bunkers Tanker " JUNO "

"Juno" is Bunkers Tanker, another free lance design from Buxton Model Club Member Dean Ratcliffe. Audio commentary from Dean.
More photos in Model Boats Website - https://model-boats.com/
- "Boat Clubs & Lakes" - "Buxton Model Boat Club"

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Martin555Fleet Admiral7 years ago
I think i have seen Juno before but i an not sure where.
I really support the idea of using stuff that would normal be thrown away.
Again please pass on a well done for his great build.

Martin555.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

RC Sailing - Motor Tug "Miss Sophie"

Miss Sophie is a Freelance design " Motor Tug " built by Buxton Model Boat Club Member Dean Ratcliffe. Audio commentary from Dean.

More photos in Model Boats Website - https://model-boats.com/
- "Boat Clubs & Lakes" - "Buxton Model Boat Club"

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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

RC Sailing - "BROADSWORD"

Broadsword was a Herring Drifter / Armed Trawler from Buxton Model Club Member Dave Cole.
Audio commentary from Dave.

More photos in "Model Boats Website" - "Boat Clubs & Lakes" - "Buxton Model Boat Club"

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ScratchbuilderVice Admiral7 years ago
What a lovely model.
Well done.She looks really good on the water.
Regards Bill.
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Martin555Fleet Admiral7 years ago
A very nice model indeed, I would love to see some close up photos of her.
Please pass on a well done on an extremely well made model.

Martin555.
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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

" Elsa " - Steam dredge barge

" Elsa ", is a steam dredge barge built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Dean Ratcliffe.
She is roughly 1.24 scale, approximately 43 inches by 8 inches and is made from recycled and up cycled materials wherever possible. She has a single rudder and propeller, powered by a single motor from a drill, and two 6v lead acid batteries. She is a totally freelance design.

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Martin555Fleet Admiral7 years ago
Please congratulate Dean on a job well done.
I really like that he recycled materials to make it.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

Aerokits Huntsman 31

Buxton Model Boat Club member Dave Cole displays here his 1960`s "Aerokits" model Huntsman 31 .
Further information on the video commentary.

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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

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Robbe WindStar

Robbe WindStar - owned and sailed by Barry who is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club.
Listen to video commentary for more details .

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philcaretakerCommodore7 years ago
Thanks for the advice Ken, I will pass on to Barry.
I know Windstar sails like she is on rails under right conditions / sails and setup .
With the Robbe brand name behind her, she has a real feeling of presence and quality on the water - wish she was mine !
Phil
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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

"ANTEO" Italian Tug

Built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Eric, "Anteo" is a pre war Italian tug built from plank on frame kit.
Listen to video summary for more information from Eric.

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Martin555Fleet Admiral7 years ago
Eric has done a wonderful job on "Anteo"
A very nice Tug indeed.
Please pass on my compliments.

Martin555.
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AlannichollsPetty Officer 1st Class7 years ago
Awesome. Well done, a beautiful model
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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

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RN Type 23 Frigate

Sea Trials of Model RN Type 23 Frigate from Buxton model Club member Lee.

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philcaretakerCommodore7 years ago
She is back in dry dock for more fitting out by Lee who constructed and owns the model.
She is quite a beast at 1/72 scale about 6ft / 2mtr long. Fleetscale kit/parts i think ?.
Special significance for me that my son has served on HMS Iron Duke.
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral7 years ago
Hi Phil,
Wonder if your son was on board when I had a look round Iron Duke during the Exponaval in Valparaiso naval harbour many years ago?
When not at the exhibition discussing the COMMS fit for the OPVs Armada de Chile have since built I was on the other side of the dock doing some upgrades to a 1kW HF transmitter on a Leander frigate. Took longer than expected to upgrade the SW so I nearly ended up sailing with her. Might have been fun😉
Cheers, Doug 😎
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Jerry1

Petty Officer 2nd Class 7 years ago

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Lifeboat

My lovely Tamar 1/16 scale on the water at Hayling Island Model Boat Club

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MouldBuilderAdmiral7 years ago
I really like it, so much so that I ordered one immediately.
Thanks for posting the pictures. I was waiting for a new project.
Peter.😊
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Jerry1Petty Officer 2nd Class7 years ago
Enjoy the build
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philcaretaker

Commodore 7 years ago

Buxton Model Boat Club

"Shades of Autumn" - filmed on 20th October 2019 at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton.

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philcaretakerCommodore7 years ago
Hi Martin ,ref Juno - here is a response from our club member Dean who built "Juno"

Juno is quite a basic flat bottomed boat, mainly due to my very basic modelling skills, and is intended to be a bunkers barge. She is roughly 1.24 scale, approximately 43 inches by 8 inches and is made from recycled and up cycled materials wherever possible. She has a single rudder and propeller, powered by a single motor from a drill, and two 6v lead acid batteries.
She is a totally freelance design, but I took inspiration from Humber barges such as the Humber Princess, which I used as a rough plan for the deck layout.
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Martin555Fleet Admiral7 years ago
Excellent,
Love the recycling.
Please pass on my complements to Dean, he has done a really fantastic job on "Juno."

Martin555.
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